This is the first undergraduate textbook on the history and contributions of women in a variety of musical genres and professions, ideal for students in Music and Gender Studies courses. A compelling narrative, accompanied by 112 guided listening experiences, brings the world of women in music to life.

Part I Telling Musical Stories: Missing Voices in the Documentation of Musical TraditionsChapter 1 Reflections on "Deep Listening": Exploring Music in ContextFocus on Feminism Defining Feminism: Nineteenth Century Roots and Women’s SuffrageChapter 2 Medieval Liturgical Roots and the Documentation of the Western CanonChapter 3 Women in "World" Music: An Expanded View of Global NarrativesPart II Restricted Domains: Gender Spheres in Art MusicChapter 4 Court Performers of Japan, India, and Europe: Freedom and RestrictionChapter 5 The Baroque: Social Class and the Path to Publication Chapter 6 Eighteenth Century Classicism: Revisiting ViennaChapter 7 Romantic-Era Performer/Composers: Walking the Public/Private LineFocus on Feminism From First Wave to Second WavePart III Visual Images in an Aural WorldChapter 8 American Popular Music: 1895-1945Chapter 9 Empowered Voices in the Public Eye: Women of Gospel and BluesChapter 10 Visual Media and the Marketing of PerformersFocus on Feminism Third-Wave Feminist DiversityPart IV A Time of Change: The Impact of Education on Women’s Art Music ActivityChapter 11 Changing Gender Roles: From Nineteenth Century Opera to the Modern MusicalFocus on Feminism Voice of AuthorityChapter 12 Segregation and Integration: Instrumental Ensembles from 1900 to the PresentFocus on Feminism Music and #MeTooChapter 13 Large-Scale Works and Experimental VoicesPart V No Longer "One of the Boys"Chapter 14 Instrumental to Jazz: The Forgotten Role of WomenChapter 15 Music Technology in the Hands of WomenChapter 16 Popular Music as a Feminist Platform: Women in Charge of Production and ManagementFocus on Feminism Do We Still Need Feminism?

"Julie Dunbar’s Women, Music, Culture is not only an outstanding introduction related to "women in music," but also an excellent collection and presentation of many examples concerning a wide range of historical subjects, as well as contemporary musical genres and fields. The book is supplemented by questions for critical thinking and discussion, as well as ideas for further research; therefore, this publication provides basic and ideal working materials in undergraduate courses." Christa Brüstle, Heidelberg University, Germany"Women, Music, Culture is an excellent introductory undergraduate text that frames womens’ contributions to music in a global context, seriously examining a vast array of art and popular music within and outside of western culture." Allison Adrian, St. Catherine University, USA